Best trails near Schneeloch
4.4(109 reviews)
Want to check out Schneeloch from the trail? Good news: 13 trails will get you there, including hiking and camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 13 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schneeloch are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (55)·Hard·7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular quality trail in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park, Bavaria. The Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig is a certified quality hiking trail in the Fichtelgebirge. Starting from the paid parking lot at the Ochsenkopf Nord valley station in Bischofsgrün, the trail leads up to the Ochsenkopf on a very varied and quite challenging route. Along the way, there is plenty of untouched nature, wild rock formations, fantastic panoramic views and a picturesque river course. If necessary, the hike can be...
- 4.4 (18)·Moderate·3.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hike in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park near Bischofsgrün. The hiking route leads from the parking lot at Karchessee, where there are refreshment stops, a children's playground and a beer garden, to the summit of the Ochsenkopf. Here, too, you can stop for a break, including a wonderful view of the Fichtel Mountains.
- 4.4 (6)·Moderate·2.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPromising hike from Bischofsgrün in the Fichtel Mountains. From the town hall in Bischofsgrün the hiking trail zigzags up to the Ochsenkopf. Once at the summit, there is a wonderful view, refreshment stops and a children's playground. You can either return to the valley on the same path or take the "Seilschwebebahn Nord". More information is available at https://www.ochsenkopf.info/sommer/seilbahnen/ ----------------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·37.2 mi·Est. 19–20.5 hrDemanding mountain hike in the Fichtelgebirge nature park in Bavaria. The hike should best be divided into several days with overnight accommodations in Weißenstadt and Neubau. The "highlights" of this beautiful tour are the 12 peaks: - Schneeberg (1053 m) - Ochsenkopf (1024 m) - Nußhardt (972 m) - Kösseine (939 m) - Platte (884 m) - Burgstein (879 m) - Wallenstein (877 m) - Rudolfstein (866m) - Gr. Haberstein (848 m) - Kornberg (827 m) - High Matze (813 m) - Epprechtstein (798m)
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·31.7 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrAt first it goes leisurely up a tar road, then on gravel paths. The junction on the right onto the beautiful SingelTrail (one of the 2 to 3 highlights of the tour) should not be missed. Then up on the ox head. There is also a nice MTB downhill test (incl. Lift). This route leads down the other side of the hill into the main valley. This descent is quite challenging and interesting, at least at the beginning. The path consists of many stone steps that you can easily jump down with the fully....
- 4.5 (2)·Hard·10 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrStage 1 of the Main-Donau-Weg: Ostlinie. The first part of the long-distance hiking trail leads from Bischofsgrün to the summit of the Ochsenkopf, where you can stop for refreshments. We continue past the Weißmainquelle to the stage destination Nagelsee. Highlights: - View from the Ochsenkopf landmark rock - View from the Weißmainfels - Neuweiher ------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Schneeloch?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Schneeloch. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 11 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Schneeloch?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schneeloch is Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig, which has a 4.5 star rating from 55 reviews. This trail is 7.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,604 ft.
What is the longest trail near Schneeloch?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schneeloch is 12 Summit Tour Fichtelgebirge. This trail is estimated to be 37.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schneeloch?
Schneeloch: With an ascent of 7,509 ft, 12 Summit Tour Fichtelgebirge has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Goldkronach - Ochsenkopf - Schneeberg with 5,583 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Schneeloch?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schneeloch is Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig with a 4.5-star rating from 55 reviews.